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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,290.80 and 740.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,290.80 and 740.79 is: 1,105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,290.80 = 740.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,290.80 = 740.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,290.80 × 740.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 956,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,213.58/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.81

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